Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd to step down from Dáil after more than five decades in politicsLouth deputy is latest in a string of Fine Gael politicians to announce their impending retirement ahead of the next general electionMon Nov 27 2023 - 19:43
Israel-Hamas war: Irish ambassador expresses ‘surprise’ at Israeli criticism over Emily Hand statementTaoiseach has been pilloried in the Israeli media for the wording of his statement on Emily Hand’s releaseMon Nov 27 2023 - 15:35
Government versus unions: How to craft the next public sector pay dealHave trade unions missed out on a generous deal by not seeking talks when inflation was higher, or is the Government more vulnerable to pre-election demands?Sun Nov 26 2023 - 06:00
Varadkar ‘hopes’ Emily Hand will be among 50 hostages released by Hamas in captive dealThomas Hand has ‘no information’ about whether his daughter will be in initial groupWed Nov 22 2023 - 13:32
Legal loophole gets single day ban for driver who passed checkpoint without stopping Solicitor says woman did not deserve longer ban and the job of lawyers is to “find loopholes”Wed Nov 22 2023 - 06:00
Health service to be bailed out with additional €1 billion this year€960m extra for health to meet costs of increased demand, particularly in acute hospitalsTue Nov 21 2023 - 20:53
Budget 2024: Hundreds of thousands of households in line for cost-of-living lump sum payments this weekUp to 214,000 people with disabilities to be paid a €400 Disability Support Grant between Wednesday and FridayMon Nov 20 2023 - 00:01
Firms with more than 50 workers must enable whistleblowers to come forward within weeksMinister Paschal Donohoe hopes guidance on protected disclosures system for public sector will help private companiesMon Nov 20 2023 - 00:01
Ireland needs to ‘slow the flow’ of migration and be ‘realistic’ on supports, says VaradkarTaoiseach also hits out at Sinn Féin, saying the idea of the rival party holding the justice, foreign affairs or defence portfolios is ‘repugnant’Sun Nov 19 2023 - 17:35
Shannon Airport not being used by US to supply military equipment to Israel - VaradkarTaoiseach speaking ahead of Dáil motion calling for closure of Shannon to US military and sanctions against Israeli politiciansSun Nov 19 2023 - 15:20
Ben Dunne: Tributes paid to businessman and kidnap victim, dead at 74Former director of retail giant Dunnes Stores died on trip to DubaiSun Nov 19 2023 - 10:05
‘Real danger’ of Sinn Féin foreign policy among reasons Varadkar wants fourth term in GovernmentTaoiseach Leo Varadkar also tells party meeting price of a left-wing government would be €6,000 a year to middle-income couplesSat Nov 18 2023 - 20:06
Donohoe ‘willing to engage’ on unions’ demand that last of post-crash measures be scrappedMinister for Public Expenditure says it is important public pay talks get under waySat Nov 18 2023 - 17:24
More prison spaces needed ‘if people want dangerous people locked up for a long time’, says TaoiseachFine Gael leader’s comments come in the wake of remarks by Mr Justice Tony Hunt at the sentencing of Jozef Puska for the murder of Ashling MurphySat Nov 18 2023 - 14:54
New traffic law to challenge legal loopholes to be drawn up following road safety meetingTotal of 168 people have died on Irish roads this year, with most recent death being a man (40s) in a single-vehicle collision in KilkennyThu Nov 16 2023 - 21:11
PAC hears calls for flood defence approval process to be fast-trackedTDs criticise pace of delivery of flood relief schemes, and raise questions about the role of the Department of Public ExpenditureThu Nov 16 2023 - 18:49
Government agency sought reassurance from PwC Ireland in wake of tax leaks controversy in Australia Public Accounts Committee told that Office of Government Procurement contacted PwC’s Irish business after scandal that engulfed Australian operation earlier this yearThu Nov 16 2023 - 18:23
Motions calling for removal of Israeli ambassador and ICC referral defeated in DáilGovernment countermotions deploring ‘escalation of violence’ pass comfortablyWed Nov 15 2023 - 20:33
Amendment on wider role for new directly elected Limerick mayor rejected by TDsSinn Féin had launched a bid to add responsibility over tourism and policing to the office in new legislationWed Nov 15 2023 - 18:56
RTÉ told €56m State bailout for next two years is ‘conditional’ on reform agendaLeo Varadkar says public service broadcasting cannot be let fail but aid is subject to RTÉ ‘publishing certain reports, making certain reforms and implementing certain recommendations’Tue Nov 14 2023 - 21:12
RTÉ crisis: no staff on more than €250,000 under new plan, with some presenters facing cutsJoe Duffy, Claire Byrne and Miriam O’Callaghan will lose out as part of cost-cutting in Bakhurst’s turnaround planTue Nov 14 2023 - 19:29
‘Champion of equality and diversity’ David Norris to retire from Seanad in JanuaryTributes paid by colleagues to campaigner who ‘fought his battle valiantly’ for LGBT rightsTue Nov 14 2023 - 18:13
Public sector pay talks to begin within days as unions meet to consider strategyPaschal Donohoe says discussions will be ‘difficult’ as unions call for Government to move on from post-crash mindsetTue Nov 14 2023 - 15:18
Ireland and France sign energy agreement on scaling up renewables and electricity flowsMove predicted to lead to reduced electricity prices and provide flexibility that will improve energy securityMon Nov 13 2023 - 19:12
RTÉ plans to reduce staff numbers by 400 and outsource more content to stem financial crisisBroadcaster’s new strategic plan acknowledges it must ‘progressively reduce costs and overheads’, with sale of part of Donnybrook campus under considerationMon Nov 13 2023 - 16:28
Ten things the Sinn Féin ardfheis will be voting on this weekendFrom uniting Ireland, housing and a review of policy on gender identity to hare coursing, swimming pools and a referendum on neutralityFri Nov 10 2023 - 22:13
RTÉ sends note on payments to Ryan Tubridy to Public Accounts Committee after months-long stand-offKevin Bakhurst to unveil strategic vision after weekend in document setting out ‘new direction’ for organisationFri Nov 10 2023 - 21:37
Voters’ choice is ‘worsening housing crisis’ or Sinn Féin fixing it, Doherty tells ardfheisNorthern Ireland’s First Minister designate Michelle O’Neill says public patience with Stormont ‘paralysis’ has run outFri Nov 10 2023 - 20:54
Lower voting age and getting rid of byelections among possible research topics for Electoral CommissionElectoral Commission has published draft research programme of areas it could examine between 2024 and 2026Fri Nov 10 2023 - 06:00
PAC rejects RTÉ compromise offer in dispute over document relating to Tubridy payments RTÉ offer of a detailed summary of meeting note labelled ‘not acceptable’ and ‘a day late and and dollar short’Thu Nov 09 2023 - 16:42
Anti-immigration protest at Leinster House leads to temporary street closuresLarge garda presence at Government Buildings as group called for end to Ireland’s ‘open door’ policyThu Nov 09 2023 - 14:25
RTÉ proposes compromise in dispute with PAC over Tubridy documentKevin Bakhurst offers to send ‘extensive and detailed summary’ of note on meeting to committeeThu Nov 09 2023 - 12:34
Proposal to link tax break for film production to stronger workers’ rights fails Government TDs vote down attempts to amend budget legislation that will increase cap for qualifying expenditure on films to €125 millionWed Nov 08 2023 - 18:12
Parties want extra MEP seat allocated to Midlands North-WestTánaiste suggests Electoral Commission’s boundary review may impact on Barry Cowen seeking to runWed Nov 08 2023 - 06:00
Israel’s embassy says it has not prevented foreigners exiting through Rafah crossingEoin Ó Broin also insists Sinn Féin leader ‘absolutely not’ overruled by party on call to expel Israeli ambassadorTue Nov 07 2023 - 16:31
Minister discourages people from buying smartphones for children this ChristmasMinister for Education Norma Foley said there is evidence that buying smartphones for children is not in the interest of their health and well-beingTue Nov 07 2023 - 16:24
Tánaiste accuses Sinn Féin of being ‘against home ownership’ Micheál Martin claims strides being made in housing crisis and that SF seeks to turn back clock for first-time buyersSun Nov 05 2023 - 19:37
Almost €480,000 in emergency flood relief funding for households and businesses paid out so farThe scheme is open to people in Cork, Waterford, Louth and Wexford as a result of the flooding to homes in these counties in the last few weeksSun Nov 05 2023 - 19:00
‘War crimes’ may be unfolding during Israeli bombardment of Gaza, Micheál Martin says‘No evidence’ of Irish citizens being blocked from leaving strip due to State’s stance on conflict, Tánaiste saysSun Nov 05 2023 - 15:36
Sinn Féin accused of seeking to ‘isolate’ Israel by Dublin embassyEmbassy says it hopes Sinn Féin raised Hamas attacks during meeting with Arab diplomatsFri Nov 03 2023 - 17:16
Israel war resembles something ‘approaching revenge’, Taoiseach says Gaza City encircled by Israel as US to urge Binyamin Netanyahu for ‘localised’ humanitarian pausesFri Nov 03 2023 - 15:36
Sinn Féin foreign policy would ‘weaken Ireland’s influence in the world’, says VaradkarParty’s foreign affairs spokesman Matt Carthy defends its positions, pointing to ‘long-standing international relationships’ in US, EU and further afieldFri Nov 03 2023 - 15:21
Storm Ciarán: Communities across Ireland brace for further flooding as storm arrivesImpacted areas fear further flooding from Storm Ciarán as recovery continues in several placesWed Nov 01 2023 - 21:43
Almost 40 flood-hit businesses apply for emergency funding in wake of Storm BabetDecision on similar supports for Louth and Wexford businesses hit by flooding this week due as early as ThursdayWed Nov 01 2023 - 18:58
Q&A: What State support is available if your home or business is flooded due to storms?Different levels of support are available depending on which scheme you choose to go with, some of which are means-testedWed Nov 01 2023 - 14:54
‘Unprecedented’ flooding hits several counties ahead of Storm CiaránWeather Ireland: Storm Ciarán set to bring further rain, as Newry left under water after canal breaks its banksWed Nov 01 2023 - 06:00
Humanitarian assistance for flood-hit households extended to Louth and WexfordFlooding: Decision on expansion of business supports could come as early as ThursdayWed Nov 01 2023 - 04:00
Motorists may face higher penalty points at bank holidays Proposal to be included in road safety legislation already introduced in other jurisdictionsMon Oct 16 2023 - 08:26
Modular home handover for over 400 Ukrainians delayed until next monthCoalition scrambling to house refugees with almost 100,000 people entering State since Russia invaded UkraineMon Oct 16 2023 - 06:00
Tánaiste criticises Sinn Féin’s response to Hamas attack on Israeli civiliansSinn Féin TD Matt Carthy says ‘all parties condemn the actions of Hamas, have spoken out against the illegal actions of Israel and support the upholding of international law’Sun Oct 15 2023 - 20:41
